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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,475.60, 971,213.40 and 498,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,475.60, 971,213.40 and 498,003.60 is: 747,005.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,475.60 : 971,213.40 = 498,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,475.60/971,213.40 = 498,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,475.60x = 971,213.40 × 498,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,475.60x = 483,667,769,568.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,667,769,568.24/647,475.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,005.40

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